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Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS Price Comparison (MSRP)

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Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $37,380

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $23,749

Lowest Total Invoice: $34,676

Kia Optima Hybrid EX   
Difference: $18,673

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaGS
TrimHybrid EX450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Base Price $30,990 $55,800
Base Invoice $28,752 $49,104
Technology Package 5,000  
Universal garage door opener 350  
Cargo net 50 59
Cargo mat 95 69
Navigation system   1,500
Adaptive cruise control   2,850
Satellite radio   486
Telematics service, such as OnStar   900
Technology Package 4,618  
Universal garage door opener 291  
Cargo net 42 35
Cargo mat 78 41
Navigation system   1,275
Adaptive cruise control   2,280
Satellite radio   389
Telematics service, such as OnStar   760
Options (change) 5,495 5,864
Options (change) 5,029 4,780
Destination 895 765
Gas Tax 0 -1,300
Total Price $37,380 $61,129
Total Invoice $34,676 $53,349

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: Kia Optima Hybrid EX
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $23,419
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $18,385
Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaGS
TrimHybrid EX450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Engine154hp I4 H292hp V6 H
TransmissionT6CVT-6
DrivetrainFWDRWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)39/46 MPG22/25 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)630, 10134, 10
Tire (rear if not all the same)215/55-17245/40-18
Total Price$37,380$61,129
Adjustments for Features0-330
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$37,380$60,799
Total Invoice$34,676$53,349
Adjustments for Features0-288
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$34,676$53,061

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Features Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaGS
TrimHybrid EX450h
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100 
6-speed manually-shiftable CVT $1100
FWD$0 
RWD $0
Accessories 
Adaptive cruise control $600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850 
Heated steering wheel$100 
Power trunk / liftgate pull-down $50
Proximity trunk or liftgate opener$125 
Remote window/roof operation $15
Sunshade, rear, power $225
Sunshades, second row$125 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, manual$250 
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power $350
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist$25 
Active or whiplash-reducing head restraints, front seats$0 
Automatic braking, low-speed$200 
Blind spot warning system$200 
Cross-traffic warning, rear$100 
Forward collision warning$200 
Knee airbag, passenger $75
Lane departure warning$200 
Obstacle detection, front $150
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system $0
Rear side airbags $300
Rollover sensor$50 
Temporary spare tire $150
Vehicle health reports$0 
Climate Control 
Automatic air recirculation $100
Rain-sensing wipers $175
Variable intermittent wipers$75 
Water-repellent front-door glass $15
Engine / Motor 
Automatic start / stop$150 
Exterior 
Active grille shutters$0 
Body kit$0 
Bright-finished exhaust tip(s) $25
Laminated front side windows$200 
Panoramic sunroof$1200 
Sunroof $900
Infotainment 
Android Auto support$100 
App support$0 
Apple CarPlay support$100 
Bluetooth audio streaming$25 
Cassette player $50
CD changer, in-dash $325
HD radio$50 
MP3-compatible player $50
SMS text-to-speech reader$25 
Surround sound$250 
Telematics service, such as OnStar $200
Traffic information$25 
USB port$25 
Voice control for external devices$0 
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
Approach detection$25 
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror $75
Auto-dimming headlights$200 
Auto-dimming passenger-side mirror $75
Detailed driving style feedback$100 
Fog lights $125
Headlight washers $50
LED headlights$1000 
Mirror tilt-down in reverse $25
Power-folding mirrors $50
Tachometer$75 
Turn signals on or near mirrors$25 
Xenon HID headlights $500
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates $100
Folding second row seats$300 
Heated second row seats$200 
Leather door panel trim $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150 
Memory system, passenger seat $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat$150 
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat $100
Wood trim $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Active steering $1000
Adaptive dampers - electrical $500
Total Value of Features$7,975$8,305
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$330
Value of Feature Adjustments0-288

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Specifications Comparison: Kia Optima vs. Lexus GS

Model Year20182008
ModelOptimaGS
Body4dr Sedan4dr Sedan
Wheelbase110.4 in112.2 in
Length191.1 in190.0 in
Width73.2 in71.7 in
Height57.7 in56.1 in
Curb Weight3,486 lb.4,134 lb.
Fuel Capacity18.5 gal.18.8 gal.
Row 1 Headroom39.8 in37.8 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room58.1 in56.3 in
Row 1 Hip Room56.0 in54.4 in
Row 1 Legroom45.5 in43.5 in
Row 2 Headroom37.8 in37.0 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room56.4 in55.1 in
Row 2 Hip Room56.0 in51.4 in
Row 2 Legroom35.6 in36.4 in
Cargo Volume15.9 ft312.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
Kia Optima Hybrid EX

Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Heated second row seats200No
Steering-linked headlights150Yes
Sunshades, second row125No
Obstacle detection, rear250Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200No
Blind spot warning system200No
LED headlights1000No
Cross-traffic warning, rear100No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Power recliner, passenger seat100Yes
Power fore-aft adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Auto-dimming rearview mirror150Yes
Power height adjuster, passenger seat50Yes
Power tilt adjuster, passenger seat100Yes
Panoramic sunroof1200No
Lane departure warning200No
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Automatic braking, low-speed200No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200Yes
Forward collision warning200No
Total Requested165028%
Total Not Requested432572%

Option Package Details
Lexus GS 450h

Navigation system
FeatureValueRequested?
Navigation system600Yes
Voice control for nav and audio100Yes
Large energy flow and fuel economy display25Yes
Total Requested725100%
Total Not Requested00%
Adaptive cruise control
FeatureValueRequested?
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0No
Automatic braking, high-speed200Yes
Total Requested650100%
Total Not Requested00%

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